The Villain Is Obsessed With His Fake Wife

“Nonsense. Something is wrong with this.”

 

Leandro’s eyes wavered.

 

“I can’t believe you got the temple’s approval. I can’t believe it at all. You clearly manipulating it…”

 

At that moment, Leandro stopped and clenched his teeth. The golden temple pattern caught his eye. This is because it was not possible to manipulate the golden sacred power shown in the temple’s official pattern.

 

“Surely there is no way that devil would truly marry Lady. Lady, you must not be swayed by such tricks. That’s all fake…”

 

He, who was so immersed, froze when he saw her. She was still in John’s arms, holding his hand tightly. Leandro’s blue eyes were shocked again. As if it couldn’t happen. His stiff-looking face was distorted.

 

‘Why is it like that?’

 

He must have been very shocked that she didn’t trust him and follow him. Leandro called her with a trembling voice.

 

“Lady Estelle.”

 

But she found it kind of funny. He had never met her before and he didn’t know anything about her.

 

‘He only saw me as Yestella’s shadow.’

 

Everyone did it their own way.

 

‘But John.’

 

John placed the marriage contract in her hands. John asked as she fiddled with the marriage contract.

 

“Ma’am. Do you find the marriage contract interesting?”

 

John seemed to have recovered from his shocked appearance a moment ago and regained his composure. He smiled sweetly and kissed her forehead.

 

“You can keep watching if you want to. Because we are a real couple that cannot be denied.”

 

“Yes. Honestly, I didn’t know there was even a temple seal.”

 

Leandro said something to her in front. But she ignored the voice and spoke to John.

 

“It’s hard to get a divorce if you get the temple’s seal.”

 

“Divorce?”

 

John tilted his head.

 

“Are you going to divorce me?”

 

The red eyes flashed like a ferocious beast.

 

“Just in case, there is no such thing as divorce between us.”

 

She swallowed her saliva without realizing the firm voice. He was smiling sweetly, but he felt cold.

 

“It can’t be because of that guy, right?”

 

“No! Even nobles usually do not receive recognition from the temple. That’s why I was a bit surprised.”

 

“It’s just that there aren’t many couples who care about each other like we do.”

 

John wrapped her hands holding the marriage contract.

 

“But ma’am, don’t say things like that again. What if I misunderstand and go crazy?”

 

“…”

 

He was already crazy! Even while she was scolding John internally, she couldn’t help but feel her heart pounding.

 

‘I changed the original.’

 

In the original, John prepared several ‘incidents’ to threaten her. For example, events that would bother her or give her a hard time, like Anton or Patricia.

 

‘But it’s almost gone.’

 

She had only experienced one or two things, and she hasn’t had any threats or harassment like that anymore. Now she could do the work of Duchess Blanchett, and she was officially Duchess Blanchett, recognized by the temple.

 

‘John’s revenge is not over, but…’

 

Still, this change could not be denied. 

 

Quang! 

 

She was startled by the loud noise and fell into John’s arms. Leandro swung his blue sword and cried out her name.

 

“Estelle!”

 

“Now, I would like you to stop calling other people’s wives names that have nothing to do with you.”

 

John growled lowly.

 

“On the topic of uninvited guests.”

 

A red magic spell quickly appeared around Leandro. Sharp red arrows appeared above the magic spell and attacked Leandro.

 

“With magic like this, I-!”

 

“Think whatever you want.”

 

A huge magic circle appeared beneath Leandro’s feet. Shadows protruding from the floor entangled Leandro’s limbs. Leandro instantly broke the binding shadow and unleashed his sword energy. Of course, his attack was blocked by a magic spell that moved like a shield. It was such a close match that you would get tired just watching it.

 

‘The fight between the male lead and the dark side is different.’

 

It felt like an ordinary person like her would die instantly if she put it on incorrectly.

 

“You’re so good at avoiding things like a rat.”

 

John’s red eyes looked down at him as sharply as a wild beast.

 

“But at best, you’re just a rat.”

 

“Ugh!”

 

The black shadows that bound Leandro’s limbs became chains and forced him to kneel.

 

“Let’s stop wasting time here.”

 

He clicked his fingers together to make a sound. Then, the magical techniques collided elegantly, forming another magic technique that became increasingly larger.

 

“I’ll make sure to take care of it later.”

 

As soon as he said those words, Leandro’s body began to blur. Leandro distorted his face and plunged his sword into the ground. But no matter how much force Leandro put on the sword, nothing changed. Leandro’s body became increasingly blurry.

 

“Blanchett’s Demon. You think you won, right?”

 

Leandro laughed viciously, blood dripping from the corners of his mouth.

 

“But the truth will always come out. Even if you try to cover up a lie with clever tricks, a lie is ultimately just a lie!”

 

Leandro’s bloodshot eyes glared at Johan as if he were angry.

 

“Even if she doesn’t choose me, you won’t be chosen either.”

 

John, who was still holding her like a treasure, paused for a moment. And at that moment, Leandro disappeared completely. Now only two remain. The garden was a mess, with traces of battle still visible.

 

“…Duke. You exerted yourself as soon as you woke up. Are you okay?”

 

“Of course. In fact, it’s in better condition.”

 

There were definitely no black marks left during the runaway.

 

“My lord!”

 

“Master! Are you okay?”

 

Knights and soldiers of the Blanchett family poured in. It seems like they couldn’t come close, perhaps because of Leandro’s power. John pulled her close. And then she drew the curtains around her and closed them so that she couldn’t see anything. In an instant, the sunlight completely disappeared and darkness fell.

 

‘Suddenly?’

 

She blinked. John looked at her and smiled softly.

 

“Now that I think about it, ma’am, I couldn’t ask because that guy suddenly appeared. Have you ever had any difficulty or pain while taking care of me?”

 

“Surprisingly, what the Duke was worried about did not happen.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

John looked at the red marks left on her wrist with a bitter expression. And even the wounds that occurred in John’s dream. Her hand was already so tightly held by him that she couldn’t take his hand away. She smiled awkwardly.

 

‘It doesn’t hurt that much.’

 

Additionally, in the case of the wound on her palm, there was no pain because it happened in a dream. It’s almost invisible now.

 

“Ma’am. Would you like to come down to Blanchett Duchy with me?”

 

“The Duchy of Blanchett?”

 

“It’s almost time to go for an inspection, and now everyone needs to meet the new Duchess.”

 

Inspecting estates was a natural duty and right of nobles who owned estates. Just as a hostess must manage internal affairs. And since she wasn’t a real wife in the original, there was no need to inspect the estate. This was simple because the original work was changed, but it was also problematic in another way.

 

‘It will be difficult to utilize the knowledge of the original work.’

 

So, deep in her heart, worry arose.

 

‘Can I do well?’

 

Unlike the people at Duchess Blanchett’s residence, the people of the Duchy will show more raw emotions. Because John wouldn’t be able to control each of their emotions.

 

‘They would hate me for being a Libertan.’

 

At that time, John covered her nervous hands with his big hand. A warm feeling rushed over her.

 

“What are you worried about? I have it.”

 

‘What on earth is your wife worried about?’ 

 

He pressed his lips to the hand he was holding.

 

“If it’s too hard, should we go next time? It doesn’t have to be now.”

 

“No. Let’s go now.”

 

But she couldn’t avoid it just because she was scared. In the future, the story would progress even more differently from the original.

 

“I guess I was nervous because I hadn’t met many people. I was so weak that I couldn’t go out of Libertan.”

 

John looked at her for a moment and raised the corner of his mouth bitterly.

 

“Yes, if you go, you will be able to experience all the things you have never been able to experience before.”

 

Even though she deliberately mentioned Libertan, she couldn’t see any anger on John’s face. Rather, he looked sad.

 

“I’ll never waste my wife’s time.”

 

“…”

 

“Of course, you will always be with me.”

 

It seems like John has prepared a lot for her.

 

‘Why am I so scared?’

 

For some reason, the preparation he made didn’t seem normal.

 

* * *

 

Inside the dark temple. It was a deeply secret place that no one except high-ranking priests could enter. A few candles barely illuminated the darkness. The old priest sighed and said.

 

“It is said that Duke Blanchett has requested a priest.”

 

“What is his intention?”

 

“I do not know. Even though it is for treatment purposes, how can we guess his intentions? I don’t know who to send there.”

 

Originally, the temple did not have a very good relationship with Duke Blanchett. A sinner who ignores even God. The priests secretly wanted to punish the wicked criminal, but there was no way to deal with the powerful Duke at the height of his power. That was his request. The priests could not properly understand the current situation.

 

“Don’t worry too much.”

 

A voice as clear as a glass bead came from beyond the tent. As the candles flickered, a modestly dressed woman slowly appeared. She has blonde hair as dazzling as the sun and eyes as blue as a deep lake. She was a very fresh-looking woman even at first glance.

 

“Yestella!”

 

Yestella Libertan. She was said to have died, and she was the biological daughter of the Duke of Libertan. Yes Stella smiled innocently as she looked back at the anxious priests.

 

“I will go.”

 

She stopped the high-ranking priests gathered there, saying they were very worried about her Yestella. They couldn’t send Yestella and no one else. Because she was a saint hidden in a temple.

 

“…Holy woman. That is difficult.”

 

“Of course. There is no need for you to go to such a dangerous place.”

 

The saint was a precious being who was secretly enshrined in the temple. In particular, when the Duke and Duchess of Libertan’s family was exterminated for treason, she was even more careful not to reveal the identity of the saint, Yestella. After such ceaseless efforts, Stella was able to stay here safely as a saint. Even the fearsome Duke John Blanchett couldn’t bring a dead person back to life, so he brought in a fake.

 

“That’s why I have to go even more.”

 

Yestella fluttered her long eyelashes and answered in a pitiful voice.

 

“I’m the one who should be there.”

 

The biological daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Libertan was Yestella. At the time, she was believed to be dead and a fake took her place, but she was alive. In a nobler way than anyone else. In any case, she was truly a woman with noble Libertan blood flowing through her. So she deserves Blanchett. If there’s anyone who should have been the Duchess, it’s her for who she really was.

 

“Duke Blanchett is a sinner who even ignores God, Saint.”

 

“You’re a precious treasure of the temple. I cannot send the saint to such a scary place.”

 

In response to the priests’ concerns, Yestella smiled gently. Her hands clasped together looked very delicate, like a tragic heroine.

 

“It’s probably a trial from God. I will become his real wife and try to change him.”

 

Duke John Blanchett. The reason he was so reckless was because the real Yestella did not atone. Yestella heard rumors about the Duke’s wife at the temple.

 

‘Unfortunately, it is fake and not real…’

 

It was clear that Duke Blanchett did not yet know love. Because, of course, the only person who could truly accept and release his heart was her, who inherited her true blood. So she Yestella had to go. To atone for what she really was. Although it wasn’t her intention, she was strongly convinced that Duke Blanchett might be in love with her.

 

‘Only my atonement as a saint can save that sinful person.’

 

It was time to reclaim her place as his wife.

 

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